Okra Curry

Published On 09 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Konkani Recipes.

I am not exactly an electronic or a gadget buff unlike the other half who literally drools over anything that has “technology” written over it. But then after some deliberation I brought this sleek Media Player by Creative and I am so glad I did it. It is the size ... Read More

My first Speeding Ticket and Dry Brinjal Potato Fry (Badnekai Alugadde Palya)

Published On 05 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Karnataka Recipes.

And so it happened, even before I could realize it. The clean record that I had maintained for 8 long years was finally tarnished. All my sanctity, my pride just evaporated in thin air when I got my first ever speeding ticket! Just to lay out a brief background, I had ... Read More

Udid Methi (Raw mango coconut curry)

Published On 05 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Konkani Recipes.

This is a versatile curry and has strong influence of Maharashtra cooking into it. My maternal grand parents were from Bombay and my grandmother used to make this often when we visited her. Without surprises, this is one of my favorite dishes to have with rice and I used to ... Read More

Tomato Thokku (Chutney, Pachadi)

Published On 02 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Karnataka Recipes, Pickles /Chutney / Masala Powders.

It was one of those rare days when Dear Husband volunteered to cook in the kitchen and whip out one of his specialty dish “Tomato Thokku". Tomato Tokku is the equivalent of Tomato Chutney or Tomato Pachadi. He had tasted this Tokku in Bangalore at his friend’s place and apparently ... Read More